software design engineer salary in Fribourg

Annual average salary

CHF 88 343

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How much does a software design engineer earn in Fribourg?

  • In Fribourg, a full-time software design engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 88 343 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 600 to CHF 158 919, based on 68 entries.
  • Updated 6 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

software design engineer, Fribourg

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 73 756
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 82 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 250
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 108 150
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 128 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 145 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 158 919
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 88 343

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a software design engineer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 128 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

software design engineer, Fribourg

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 575
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 450
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 550
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 872
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 128 000
Average salary CHF 88 343
+69%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for software design engineer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 88 342. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 94 275 per year.

Salary trend

software design engineer, Fribourg

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 780
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 342
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 275
Average salary CHF 88 343

Jobs for software design engineer

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a software design engineer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 107 250 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for software design engineer, Fribourg

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 107 250Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 5752 jobs
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 95 5501 job
  4. Industry various
    CHF 92 5753 jobs
  5. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 85 8004 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 84 449Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 79 925Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 74 780Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 61 7501 job

Salary by cantons for software design engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for software design engineer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Fribourg

software design engineer

CHF 88 342

average salary

Salary by canton

software design engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 90 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 92 500
Berne average salary CHF 94 245
Basel Land average salary CHF 91 001
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 94 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 88 342
Geneva average salary CHF 100 000
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 91 000
Jura average salary CHF 85 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 90 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 94 250
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 95 550
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 100 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 96 750
Schwyz average salary CHF 99 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 83 750
Ticino average salary CHF 75 500
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 96 938
Valais average salary CHF 80 000
Zug average salary CHF 103 333
Zurich average salary CHF 104 849
Average salary CHF 96 631